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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, March 14-16, 2018 The Park Record B-7 A little more than the law will allow Caper involving ‘General Lee’ spans Colorado RANDY WYRICK Vail Daily MINTURN, Colo. — John Brandenburg’s stolen Sno-Cat wasn’t gone long and didn’t get far. Brandenburg is one of the owners of The General Lee, a big, orange Sno-Cat that was on a trailer when it was stolen some time the morning of Sunday, March 11, from the Turntable restaurant parking lot. “It was definitely identifiable,” said Jessie Mosher, public information officer with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. Brandenburg has had the machine for three years. The General Lee was in northern California, where AT&T owned it. Brandenburg picked it up on eBay from a guy who bought it in an auction. He was going to take the family out Sunday morning, and one of his best childhood friends was in town, so a cruise in General Lee — so named because it’s orange like the famed car in “Dukes of Hazard” — seemed in order. And yes, it has The General Lee horn, with real air compressor horns. COURTESY OF MESA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The General Lee is safe in a Mesa County Sheriff’s Office impound lot in Grand Junction, Colorado. They drove around the corner toward Minturn’s iconic Turntable restaurant where it was parked, and there was a big gap in the parking lot where his Sno-Cat used to be. Community rally Brandenburg called the police, but first posted The General Lee’s picture on Facebook. Brandenburg says the tips poured in, and his Facebook post was shared 3,000 times. The community rallied. People messaged and called to say they saw the huge trailer being towed by a tiny Toyota Tacoma. One of The General Lee’s owners, a pilot, jumped in his plane to search from the air. The suspect, 27-year-old Jason Cuervo, allegedly trailered the big, orange Sno-Cat west on Interstate 70 toward the high desert, where a Sno-Cat is mostly out of its element. The General Lee was spotted by a woman in Mesa County who was curious about the small truck straining to pull the huge trailer. She was so curious that she followed it to a Grand Junction neighborhood near the base of the Colorado National Monument. The woman called the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, which asked the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for a little help. Mesa County deputies showed up to serve a search warrant, which is about the time Cuervo barricaded himself in the house. Sure enough, The General Lee was in a garage at the same house as Cuervo. Grand Junction authorities notified people in 55 surrounding residences to shelter in place — stay inside — while they dealt with Cuervo. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Junction Police Department SWAT teams executed the search warrant. Maybe Cuervo had barricaded himself in the house because of The General Lee, or maybe it was because of the weapons, ammunition, drugs and drug paraphernalia the SWAT team allegedly found when they went inside. Cuervo was not located. However The General Lee is safe in a Grand Junction police impound lot. Brandenburg was set to pick it up around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, in plenty of time for this weekend’s Sno-Cat jamboree. Like The General Lee, authorities suspect Cuervo is still in the Grand Junction area. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said Cuervo has several outstanding warrants for his arrest, including felony warrants. Cuervo is described as a 27-year-old white male, 180 pounds, and 6-feet-1-inch tall. If seen, then please contact 911. The case is still under investigation, and anyone with information about any of this is asked to call the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 970-328-8500. 1990 2018 Introducing... Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. 435-645-7139 www.marketatparkcity.com Please look for our insert in today’s paper! Ava Bane Bongo Leo Ava is a 1-year-old Lab mix. She is a very energetic girl who loves to play. She plays with other dogs and seems to ignore cats. Ava is learning some basic manners but is a fast learner! She’s a happy and sweet girl who loves people! Meet Bane! This bundle of energy likes to play play play! Bane is an 11-month- old Chihuahua mix. He spends half of his days playing with his canine friends and the other half being carried around by our staff and volunteers because he loves to be loved! Bongo is a 3-year-old cattle dog mix who is looking for someone who likes to go hiking and camping and give him one adventure after another! Bongo loves to play with other dogs and pretty much ignores cats. He’d love a home with an active and fun-loving person! Leo is a 7-year-old Lab mix. This older boy deserves a good, loving home. He loves to be with people and will try to climb right in your lap. He ignores cats but can be dog-selective. Leo is learning some manners but is eager to please! Egbert Jonah Penelope Taylor Egbert is a playful and outgoing Domestic Shorthair with a black and white coat. He’s about 2 years old, but if you catch him in the right mood, he’ll play like a young kitten! He loves to chase toys and explore! Egbert gets along with other cats and loves people. Jonah is a handsome longhaired Siamese mix with a gorgeous, soft coat and beautiful blue eyes. He’s about ten years old, and this dignified senior is looking for a loving home where he can curl up next to his favorite person. Jonah also gets along with most other cats. Penelope is a beautiful patch tabby Domestic Shorthair. She’s about 10 or 11 years old and can be a bit shy when meeting new people. If you give her a bit of time to get to know you, though, she will snuggle up in your lap and purr like a kitten. Taylor is a grey and white Domestic Shorthair who is about 4 years old. She is a relaxed and friendly cat who enjoys the company of people. She would prefer to be the only pet in her home. Taylor would be very happy in a peaceful and quiet home! WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin. bragg@scpw.org. Summit Land Conservancy Summit Land Conservancy is an environmental nonprofit working to permanently protect the beloved open spaces in Summit County. You can see the results of the group’s work when you walk your dog in Round Valley, enjoy the Mid Mountain Trail or fly fish on the Weber River. Volunteers are needed to assist with bi-weekly recycling and join the Adopt an Easement program. To stay in the loop with other upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up for the newsletter at wesaveland.org/get-involved/stay-informed/. For more information on current opportunities contact caitlyn@wesaveland.org. Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter needs volunteers! Each Saturday, there are several shifts that support the front desk staff during open hours. Give museum tours, run the climbing wall, greet guests and more. Volunteers must enjoy working with the public and have a passion for the natural world. On weekdays, the EcoCenter also can use office support. Call Gail Piccoli for more information 435-7978956 or gail.piccoli@usu.edu. The Utah 1033 Foundation The Utah 1033 Foundation is a statewide nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance to families of fallen Utah police officers and educational assistance for the dependents of active officers. The foundation is looking for dedicated volunteers interested in staffing various events throughout the year and/or working with its fundrais- ing team. Interested? Send an email to info@utah1033.org. Volunteer Drivers Wanted Summit County is looking for volunteers to drive senior citizens to their doctor appointments in Salt Lake City. Any interested individuals would need to go through background and driving-record checks and should expect to dedicate four to six hours on Tuesdays. Individuals interested in volunteering as well as any seniors interested in using the service should contact Heather Nalette, Summit County senior citizens coordinator, at 435-336-3014. Wasatch Womenade Wasatch Womenade is a nonprofit providing financial assistance to local women and children in need. Volunteers are needed to host small social gatherings as mini-fundraisers for victims of domestic violence. The group’s mission is to provide aid for items outside the scope of what beneficiaries could otherwise provide. Beneficiaries include Peace House, the Children’s Justice Center and the Summit County Victim’s Assistant Program. Visit wasatchwomenade. org for details. To host an event, contact Jane Morrison at 435-6458764, wasatchwomenade@gmail.com. Youth Enrichment Services YES, Youth Enrichment Services, is a not-for-profit organization of professionals who specialize in local small-business enrichment programs and services for children in the Park City community. The mission of YES is to provide parents with free information and resources while supporting local businesses. Check out Yespc.org. YES needs volunteers to help with a variety of projects. YES is flexible and would appreciate any time you could offer. The group is also looking for a high school/college intern to help with upcoming growth plans and events. Please contact Rebecca Tibbits at 718-9167136 or rebecca@yespc.org. 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